Structural Steel Fitter Fabricator

Kinsleysteel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Fitter Fabricator to independently perform layout, fit-up, and fabrication activities using MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW processes. The role requires reading complex drawings and operating cutting machinery with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include advanced layout, torch/plasma cutting, dimensional verification, and mentoring junior fabricators. This is an on-site, full-time position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete inhouse training of AISC Layout & Fit-Up Training.
• Proven fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced layout and fit-up activities.
• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW welding.
• Weld in all positions to AWS D1.1. D1.5 standards. (1G, 2G, 3G, 6G)
• Perform advance torch and plasma cutting operations
• Read and interpret complex fabrication drawings.
• Independently operate hand saws, mag drills, and fabrication equipment.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Assist with training junior fabricators.

Skills

Layout & fit-up

Welding (MIG)

Welding (FCAW)

Welding (SMAW)

Welding (GTAW)

Welding (SAW)

Read fabrication drawings

Torch cutting

Plasma cutting

Equipment operation

Dimensions & tolerances

Tools

Hand saws

Mag drills

Job description

The Fitter Fabricator independently performs layout, fitting, and fabrication activities requiring advanced blueprint interpretation and equipment operation.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced layout and fit-up activities.
• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW
• Weld in all positions to AWS D1.1. D1.5 standards. (1G, 2G, 3G, 6G)
• Perform advance torch and plasma cutting operations
• Read and interpret complex fabrication drawings.
• Independently operate hand saws, mag drills, and fabrication equipment.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Assist with training junior fabricators.

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to complete inhouse training of AISC Layout & Fit-Up Training.
• Proven fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.